Flying from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ): What you need to know
Get your vacation planning underway by working out where you'll take off for your flight from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ). Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) and Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA) are the two main airports in Taipei.
Around 3 hours 15 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Taipei to Niigata Airport flight.
Niigata Airport is located in Niigata. The city runs on the UTC+9 timezone and is one hour ahead of Taipei.
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) to Niigata Airport (KIJ) is the busiest route, with 2 direct services every week. You can get from TPE to KIJ on Tigerair Taiwan's 1:45pm flight.
To ensure you get on your flight from Taipei to KIJ, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During peak travel periods, allow for longer wait times and arrive earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Taipei
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE)
Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport (TPE) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ) operate out of this terminal.
You can lock in a direct flight from Taipei to Niigata Airport with Tigerair Taiwan. This leading airline operates services from TPE.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between TPE and KIJ is Tigerair Taiwan.
TPE is around 30 miles from central Taipei. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the center, it'll take 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Taipei to Niigata Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 74.72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Taipei Songshan Airport (TSA)
TSA is about 4 miles from central Taipei. It'll take 20 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 45 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Taipei Songshan Airport the day before your Taipei to KIJ flight:
Flights from Taipei Songshan Airport are known for their punctuality, with 91.15% of them touching down within the expected time frame.
About Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Consider staying at Hotel Nikko Niigata after your flight from Taipei to Niigata Airport. It's not too far from KIJ and a great option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Pick up a Niigata Airport rental car and explore Niigata and beyond with your own wheels. Nissan Rent a Car, Orix and NIPPON Rent A Car are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Taipei to Niigata Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
KIJ is located at 2350 Matsuhamacho.
How to find the cheapest flights from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
Currently, $111 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Taipei to Niigata Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $214. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. Research into pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Taipei to KIJ.
April is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Taipei to Niigata Airport ticket. If you need to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ)
June is the most popular month for flights from Taipei to Niigata Airport (KIJ). Plan your visit to Niigata in April if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Taipei to KIJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Niigata to range from 68ºF to 93ºF.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Taipei to Niigata Airport in February when temperatures are between 28ºF and 45ºF.
More about Niigata
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Niigata right here. Browse these hotels after locking in your flight from Taipei to Niigata Airport:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Suwa Shrine, Science Museum and Shiokawa Sake Brewery are essential stops on your Niigata itinerary.
Explore more of Japan
Niigata has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Japan just waiting to be discovered. Around 170 miles south of Niigata, a visit to Yokohama will keep you busy. Start with attractions like Pacifico Yokohama, Yokohama Minato Mirai 21 and Minato Mirai 21.
Around 170 miles south of Niigata, Kawasaki is another favorite stop in Japan. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Cherry Blossom Trees of Asao River, Tofuku-ji Temple and Keihin Fushimi Inari Shrine.
